The State of Connecticut released two revised 2025 labor law posters. These resources include a revised 2025 edition of the Minimum Wage notice and an updated Discrimination poster. Specifically, the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) revised its Wage & Workplace Administrative Regulations poster to reflect the recent increase from $15.69 per hour to $16.35 per hour. This increase took effect on January 1st, 2025. Additionally, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) issued a revised Discrimination notice to address changes in the definitions for important terminology.
Why Did the Connecticut Minimum Wage Increase for 2025?
The January 1st, 2025, minimum wage increase was mandated by Public Act 19-4, which was signed into law in 2019. According to Public Act 19-4, annual minimum wage adjustments are tied to the federal employment cost index (ECI). The ECI reflects nationwide changes in employer costs. For the fiscal year ending June 30th, 2024, the ECI rose by 4.2%. This increase dictated the 66-cent increase to Connecticut's minimum wage, which took effect on January 1st, 2025.
What Else Changed on Connecticut’s Wage & Workplace Administrative Regulations Poster?
In addition to the update of Connecticut’s minimum wage, the Wage & Workplace Administrative Regulations poster clarifies that employers must provide and maintain necessary protective garments for employees at no cost. Such garments include gloves, boots, or aprons that may be necessary to safeguard the worker, prevent injury, or are required in the interest of sanitation. Posting the updated Connecticut Minimum Wage Poster helps ensure employees are fully aware of both wage changes and workplace safety requirements.
What Are the Changes to the Discrimination Poster?
The redesigned Discrimination is Illegal poster now includes new protected classes such as:
- alienage,
- domestic violence victim status,
- criminal conviction, and
- erased criminal history.
The notice also includes updated definitions for “disability” and “retaliation.” It also features a new website, a QR code, and a single contact number to file complaints.
Employer Takeaways
Affected Connecticut employers must immediately post the revised 2025 Wage & Workplace Administrative Regulations and Discrimination notices so that all workers can easily access and read them. Additionally, companies that previously paid employees at a rate below the new minimum wage must adjust compensation to comply.
Labor Law Posters Online's updated 2025 Connecticut State & Federal Labor Law Poster now includes both revised posters. Customers can be assured that our all-on-one compliance solution consists of all recent updates to any required state and federal posters. Labor Law Posters Online customers with an annual subscription plan will receive the revised notices at no additional cost.
